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Illinois Senate Approves Graduated Income Tax
The Illinois Senate is moving the state closer to a major overhaul of its tax system.
Senate Democrats approved a constitutional amendment that would change Illinois’ flat income tax to one that’s graduated — where the wealthy pay more.
Republicans argue the current system protects the middle class. But Democrats — like state Sen. Don Harmon, from Oak Park — say that’s not true.
“If you’re saying the flat tax is a good idea, you are protecting the uber-rich, not the middle class,” Harmon said. “Because we can’t raise taxes on anyone without raising taxes on everyone, and that’s a protection for the richest among us.”
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